River stage
Paxico, Mill Creek
- River level
- 3.82 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.54 ft
- Recent high
- 24.09 ft
- Recent low
- 3.00 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PXCK1
- 30-day change
- +0.53 ft
- Average
- 4.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.70 ft
In brief
The Mill Creek at Paxico, KS read 3.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.18 ft below action stage. That is 0.53 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PXCK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.70 ft | 1951-07-12 |
| 2 | 30.55 ft | 2021-05-16 |
| 3 | 30.41 ft | 2016-04-27 |
| 4 | 28.96 ft | 2009-04-27 |
| 5 | 28.02 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 6 | 27.81 ft | 2016-05-27 |
| 7 | 27.64 ft | 2019-05-26 |
| 8 | 26.91 ft | 2014-06-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Low lying farm fields and campsites along the creek begin to flood.
- 30.00 ft
Campsites on west side of campground begin to flood.
- 31.00 ft
Water approaches north side of Paxico along ditch and levee.
- 32.29 ft
Highway 138 is overtopped by Mill Creek.
- 33.00 ft
Major flooding occurs as waters top the levee on the north side of Paxico. Campsites at higher elevations begin to flood.
- 34.40 ft
Water overtops the railroad tracks at Newbury Avenue.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mill Creek flooding at Paxico?
No. The Mill Creek at Paxico is at 3.82 ft, 12.18 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Paxico?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Mill Creek has been at Paxico?
The highest crest on record is 34.7 ft, on 1951-07-12.
Is the Mill Creek high or low right now at Paxico?
At 3.82 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PXCK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06888500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.